TODAY'S TOP STORY
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NEWS
Preliminary clearance rate holds above 60 per cent
The preliminary clearance rate has held above 60 per cent for the fourth consecutive week, despite a drop in auction volumes. …
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RECENT INDUSTRY NEWS
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The worst is yet to come on interest rates and the economy: Treasurer
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned homeowners there will likely be more pain ahead as interest rate rises start to weigh on the economy. …
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Grow your rent roll with levelled up listings
Property managers have always been amongst the hardest workers in the room. …
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Adelaide land prices climb north of $200,000 for the first time
Adelaide real estate continues to be among the strongest in the country, …
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First-home buyers quietly returning to the market
Despite rising interest rates, first home buyers appear to have passed “peak pessimism” and are slowing returning to the New Zealand property market, …
FEATURE INTERVIEWS
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Michael Davoren celebrates 50 years in real estate
When Michael Davoren started in real estate, there were no mobile phones, no online marketplaces, and franchising was only really just beginning to take shape. …
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
How to win high-end listings with Josh Flagg
Josh Flagg is one of the best-known real estate agents in the world, rising to fame in 2006 when he was picked to star in the reality TV series Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles. …
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Jane Huxley: The top traits of successful people
A team is only as strong as its weakest player, so it’s critical for businesses to hire the right people to ensure success and longevity. …
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OPINION
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OPINION
Three examples of why to consider business insurance
Whether you’re selling luxury condos in the Gold Coast or helping a family sell their home in the suburbs for a great price, …
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Andrew Cocks: Uncertain times require certainty from leaders
Business needs certainty. It enables sound evidence-based commercial decisions to be made along with the ability to plan ahead. …
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OPINION
More jobs than people? Where we are set to see the worst housing shortages
For the first time ever, there are now almost as many advertised vacant jobs as there are unemployed people and the unemployment rate continues to trend downwards. …
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APPOINTMENTS
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APPOINTMENTS
Michael Conolly joins Stone Real Estate
Industry expert Michael Conolly has joined Stone Real Estate with a view to strengthen franchisee’s property management businesses as the sector heads towards what he terms the “GFC 2.0”. …
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Kolmeo appoints Eloise Wall as first chief customer officer
Kolmeo CEO Scott Bateman said Eloise was chosen after an extensive and extremely competitive selection process which considered experienced and highly credentialled candidates. …
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APPOINTMENTS
X Commercial secures industry expert Darron Levin
X Commercial has secured a key signing for its agency and launched a new subdivision called X Commercial Capital as it continues its rapid growth trajectory. …
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FRANCHISE NEWS
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FRANCHISE NEWS
The Agency expands Sydney footprint into Rosebery
The Agency today announced the expansion of its Sydney footprint with respected Rosebery agent Chris Skarlatos joining the team. …
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Kay & Burton bolsters leadership ranks with three senior appointments
Kay & Burton is celebrating the start of the spring selling season with a suite of new senior appointments. …
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Career change pays off for top performer
Melbourne real estate agent Khaled Arabzadeh is definitely one of those who finds the positive in any challenge. …
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
The deal maker: Simon Cohen on forging strong relationships, finding a market gap, and how he built Australia’s biggest buyer’s agency
Simon Cohen might now have the biggest and best-known buyer’s agency in Australia, but back when he started Cohen Handler he says people thought he was crazy. …
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Maximum impact: Tristan Lovell on the untapped power of your database; how to find it, use it, and gain more listings
Packed full of potential sellers and buyers, a database is one of the most important tools in an agent’s professional toolkit. …
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
No luck about it: Million Dollar Listing’s Matt Altman on work ethic, mindset, and how he and his brother went from zero to real estate heroes
Ask Million Dollar Listing: Los Angeles star Matt Altman about his incredible rise to real estate fame, and he’ll quickly tell you there was no luck about it. …
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: How Jen Baird tapped into feedback and tough conversations to shift careers to become an industry leader
As the CEO of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand, Jen Baird firmly believes in having tough conversations when they matter. …
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: How Sadhana Smiles broke through real estate’s glass ceiling and why she’s encouraging the industry to change the workplace conversation
As one of the industry’s first female CEOs, Sadhana Smiles vividly recalls a time when the real estate industry had a glass ceiling. …
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: How Harriet Saunders changed perspective, created a thriving career, and encouraged others to operate ‘above the line’
There’s more than one way to look at any situation. Change can be seen as opportunity, or it can evoke fear. …
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CELEBRITY REAL ESTATE
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Celebrity Homes
Usher buys Cara Delevingne’s Boho-style Hollywood hills home
London-born model/actress sisters Cara and Poppy Delevingne have quietly offloaded their Hollywood hills home to singer Usher Raymond. …
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Celebrity Homes
Ryan Serhant lists world’s tallest penthouse for $250 million
Ryan Serhant is no stranger to selling high-end luxury property, but his latest listing is looking to set records for the most expensive property ever sold in the US. …
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Celebrity Homes
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s $90 million superyacht for sale
If you’ve got a lazy US$90 million to spend, why not take a look at the superyacht Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen owned, …
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CONTRIBUTORS
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LEADERSHIP
Sustainability starts with small decisions
The Australian real estate market is buzzing with growth and opportunity. Seizing these opportunities and setting yourself up to thrive isn’t just about building a business on efficiencies and capabilities, …
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OPINION
Manos Findikakis: What car racing and real estate have in common
Way back when we established Australia's first multi-brand network in 2015, we had two key beliefs front of mind. …
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BEST PRACTICE
Caroline Bolderston: Three simple steps to build your immunity
One of the most critical characteristics an agent must possess to be a top performer is resilience, and given the high stakes in this business, …
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EVENTS
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EVENTS
Explore Property embraces strengths at its “best Exploration Day yet”
The Explore Property network held its annual conference Exploration Day in Brisbane on August 25. …
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Richardson & Wrench awards night worth the wait
Following a two-year, pandemic-induced hiatus, the Richardson & Wrench network has finally come together to celebrate a year of achievements in a glamorous night to remember. …
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Elite Agent
Elite Retreat 2022: It’s a wrap
We would like to thank our elite retreat ’22 event partners principal partner major partners supporting partners (click the images to view larger) Highlights from the conference sessions Sunday night “Welcome Party” …
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LISTING + MARKETING
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Will the housing downturn be over sooner than we think?
Investors in the US have just started behaving very differently. …
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To auction or not to auction, that is the question!
With clearance rates dropping, volume of buyers on the wane and the logical price of the market drifting further away from vendor expectations, …
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Justine Wilson’s spring selling season styling trends
Forget Scandi and Japandi, spring selling season style trends have moved on to curved furniture, …
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How we sold it: 19 Bul Bul Court, Ludmilla
When Darwin real estate agent, Simon Watts, decided to sell his own property, …
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Jason Scott: what makes quality real estate content
Agents need to turn themselves into trusted experts on the economics of the property market to garner more media coverage to help build their brand, …
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Samantha McLean: 33 ideas for real estate agents to grow your database and win more listings
Ask most real estate agents what their most common goal is, and they’ll likely give you the same answer: Lead generation and building a database that will generate listings and sales long into the future. …
LEADERSHIP
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Gavin Staindl: How to succeed in real estate by being yourself
Gavin Staindl is well known in real estate circles, not just for selling over 160 homes last year, …
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Manos Findikakis: how to activate your success strategy
Every day in real estate is game day. It's the chance to expand your business, …
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Nick Brown: The show must go on
I have always tried to have Edge Property Agents evolve so that any team member can do any role in the business. …
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Will Gosse: Why authenticity and identity are key for aspiring young leaders
If you're a millennial, you will likely have grown up believing you could be and achieve you set your mind to. …
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Three things the top 5 per cent of agents do
So, you want to be a top-performer and among the real estate industry's best? …
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Your own business, without the distractions
I’ve always felt privileged to work in an industry where there is almost no limit to the success that can be achieved. …
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The Trusted Agent Podcast: John Cunningham on knowing your value, looking after people, and understanding the true measure of success
John Cunningham has long been regarded as one of the true gentlemen of real estate. …
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Consider this before starting your own business: Michael Choi
When it comes to starting your real estate business, there are multiple options and lots to weigh up. …
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Work-life balance is the key to an agency’s success
Great staff members are hard to find, and with a growing team over multiple offices Roy Amery knows the value of dedicated personnel. …
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The 7 biggest mistakes agents make
We'd all like to imagine we were perfect real estate operators and the type of agent who creates raving fans. …
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If you want to grow your business, there is only one option for you
Starting your own business can be a challenging decision, but it can also be the most rewarding of your life. …
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Market Buy introduces immediate deposit transfer
Market Buy’s new direct deposit function is helping agents keep their deals together in a market where single buyers are submitting offers across multiple properties. …
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Would your real estate contractor pass the test?
Hiring independent contractors is popular in the real estate industry, with many high performers insisting on this type of arrangement in order to save tax. …
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How these agents quadrupled their earnings
Real estate coach Sherrie Storor is set to share her secrets on how she helped some of the nation’s top agents quadruple their incomes in a free online experience starting December 13. …
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Million-dollar agent starts his own business to chase his dreams
It is a passion for people and providing amazing service that has motivated high-performing Ipswich agent, …
INTERNATIONAL
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INDUSTRY NEWS
US home mortgage rates top 6 per cent for the first time since 2008
Mortgage rates in the US have hit their highest level since 2008, as the popular 30-year fixed rate loan has now topped 6 per cent. …
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Former REA Group CEO Tracey Fellows retires
Former REA Group Chief Executive Officer Tracey Fellows has announced her shock retirement. …
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INDUSTRY NEWS
International buyers return to luxury property markets
With travel restrictions continuing to ease by the day, international buyers have returned to hunting for luxury property in many of the world's most exclusive markets. …
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BTW
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Ray White NSW | ACT celebrates its 2022 winners
ay White NSW/ACT Chief Executive Officer Andrew McCulloch said the night celebrated an amazing year, …
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First home buyer activity falls below decade average
Zippy Financial Director and Principal Broker Louisa Sanghera said the market lull won’t last forever and first home buyers should look to buy in the next six months. …
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Stars shine at 2022 REIACT awards for excellence
The annual REIACT awards for excellence saw 440 professionals come together to celebrate their achievements. …
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Dan Cooper joins Ray White Canberra
Ray White Canberra Chairman Ben Faulks said Dan Cooper will be focused on his sales and auctioneering at Ray White. …
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Ray White AKG promotes female leadership
The Ray White Avi Khan Group has appointed a series of female leaders in key roles as it recalibrates for the future. …
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New home sales fall further in August
Sales of new homes over the past two months are reflective of a slowing market and the impact of the cash rate rise. …
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Top achievers and contributors recognised at Barry Plant Awards
On the 8th of September nearly 800 people gathered at the Palladium Room at Crown Casino to hear who would take home this year’s Awards for Excellence in the Barry Plant Group. …
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Devonport office recognised for outstanding contribution to the LJ Hooker Group
Just three years after opening, LJ Hooker Devonport has taken out the prestigious title of Business Owners of the Year at the network’s annual Night of the Stars Awards. …
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BresicWhitney reveals 2025 Strategic Direction
BresicWhitney’s Mission for 2025 is to be the ‘leading property group in Sydney’. …
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